Surf Forecasts:
Costeño Beach surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, NE swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, NE swell with 1,280 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period with NE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Costeño Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Costeño Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Costeño Beach in the next 16 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Costeño Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it for Costeño Beach. The water’s sitting at a warm 84°, about what you’d expect for this time of year – no surprises there.
Overall, this stretch of the next 16 days is a bit of a mixed bag, with a lot of marginal surf and choppy, cross-onshore winds. The consistent swell direction is from the NE, but the short period, around 7 seconds, means we're dealing with weak, wind-affected waves most of the time. The combined swell energy is generally in the moderate range, with the highest early on at 547 (moderate energy) on Wednesday morning.
The best of what’s on offer, and it’s a real standout, comes on Sunday, 6th September. That afternoon, the swell picks up to 5 ft from the NE, the period stretches to 8 seconds, and it goes glassy. The combined energy climbs to 229 (moderate energy), and the forecast says "expect good surf conditions." That’s the one to circle. It’s a small, clean window that’ll be worth the paddle.
Also keep an eye on Tuesday, 8th September. The morning shows a calm, glassy 5 ft NE swell at 8 seconds, with moderate energy at 333 – that’s also a great call. The afternoon goes to 7 ft with the same glassy conditions and energy of 480. That’s solid, clean surf, possibly a bit much for beginners, but it’ll be fun for the rest of us.
The long-range looks promising too. The morning of Thursday, 10th September, has a glassy 5 ft NE swell, but given it’s nearly two weeks out, treat it as a good possibility, not a sure thing.
The rest of the window is mostly cross-onshore wind and choppy, with small, short-period swell. There are a few glassy moments, like Tuesday, 1st September afternoon, and Wednesday, 2nd September morning, but with only 3 ft waves and weak energy (96 and 101), it’s barely worth a mention. Crowds can show up here sometimes, so if you see a clean window, get in early.
If you’re a beginner, the smaller days in the first week could be okay, but the wind will be messy. The bigger swells, like 8 ft on Wednesday the 26th, are too big for learners and best left for the experienced crew.
Overall, it’s a long wait with a lot of ordinary days, but the 6th and 8th of September are the real standouts. Keep your eyes on the forecast.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 547 | 621 | 639 | 492 | 494 | 375 | 262 | 262 | 435 | 285 | 237 | 403 | 386 | 320 | 336 | 147 | 118 | 145 | 80 | 96 | 137 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | off | on | glassy | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:54PM0.33m | 10:23AM0.15m | 10:25PM0.31m | 11:12AM0.18m | 10:58PM0.28m | 12:04PM0.21m | 11:35PM0.24m | 1:01PM0.25m | 00:19AM0.19m | 1:59PM0.27m | 1:23AM0.14m | 2:58PM0.30m | 3:01AM0.10m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:00PM0.08m | 5:30AM0.10m | 2:53PM0.11m | 5:44AM0.11m | 3:59PM0.13m | 5:57AM0.11m | 5:27PM0.15m | 6:10AM0.11m | 7:32PM0.15m | 6:26AM0.11m | 9:56PM0.13m | 6:47AM0.09m | 11:33PM0.09m | ||||||||
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 | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — |
 | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:05 | — |
mm | — | 4 | — | — | 7 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 5 |
Temp °C | 32 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 37 | 33 | 30 | 34 | 31 | 31 | 34 | 34 | 32 | 35 | 34 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 35 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NE 16 | NE 15 | NE 14 | NE 13 | NE 13 | NE 12 | NE 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 10 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 145 | 80 | 96 | 137 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 13 | ENE 11 | — | W 4 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 13 | — | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 547 | 621 | 639 | 492 | 494 | 375 | 262 | 262 | 435 | 285 | 237 | 403 | 386 | 320 | 336 | 147 | 118 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 199 | 625 | 199 | 199 | 625 | 682 | 119 | 615 | 627 | 199 | 650 | 627 | 119 | 199 | 8 | 119 | 30 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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